Fintech Confidential

Learn More In this episode of Leaders One on One by Fintech Confidential, Tedd Huff talks with Scarlett Sieber, the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money 20/20, about the key trends and issues shaping the fintech industry. The episode focuses on topics like fraud prevention, artificial intelligence (AI), regulations, and how fintech events like Money 20/20 help companies connect and grow. Key...

In this episode of Accrued a FinTech Confidential series presented by LoanPro, hosts Tedd Huff and Colton Pond speak with Alex Rhodes, the Chief Operating Officer of Best Egg. Alex shares insights into the strategies that have made Best Egg a strong player in the personal finance industry. Throughout the discussion, Alex emphasizes how the company focuses on customers, improves efficiency, and ada...

In this episode of FinTech Confidential’s Leaders One on One series , Tedd Huff and Rodney Williams, co-founder and president of Solo Funds, tackle key topics impacting the fintech world. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities within the industry, providing listeners with fresh insights into financial technology and the evolution of lending models. One of the central discussion...

In this episode of Accrued, Tedd Huff and Colton Pond welcome Michelle Tran from Summer. Their discussion tackles some of the most important topics in fintech today. The focus is on real-world problems and practical solutions, making the conversation both relevant and accessible to anyone interested in finance. One of the major topics is the $1.7 trillion student loan crisis. The group dives into...

In this episode of FinTech Confidential, hosts Tedd Huff and Colton Pond welcome the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Tandym, David Anderson. Tandym is changing the way payments work by offering branded payment platforms for merchants. This approach helps reduce processing costs and boosts customer loyalty. Traditional payment processing fees are high and hurt online brands. Tandym aims to...

In this episode, host Tedd Huff interviews JB Orecchia, the President and CEO of SavvyMoney. JB shares his extensive experience, from his time at Disney and FreeCreditReport.com to leading SavvyMoney. This conversation highlights the importance of credit management, the challenges faced in financial services, and how SavvyMoney uses data to provide personalized advice.  JB Orecchia, with over...

In this episode from the Accrued series, presented by LoanPro, hosts Tedd Huff and Colton Pond sit down with Raktim Mitra, the Chief Lending Officer from Varo Bank. They dive into how AI is changing the game in financial technology, especially in fraud detection and credit services. Raktim explains how important it is to use different types of data, like transaction data and customer behavior data...

Dive into the intriguing world of check fraud as Sherah Spark, Head of Compliance and Legal for CheckAlt, sits down with host Tedd Huff at CheckAlt’s Miami office in this compelling episode of Leaders One on One by Fintech Confidential. If you think checks are obsolete, think again. Sherah reveals some surprising statistics that show the continued relevance of checks, like the fact that 46% of peo...

In this episode of Accrued, Tedd Huff and Colton Pond sit down with Brian Barnes, the CEO and founder of M1. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your money work smarter for you, this episode is packed with insights. Brian shares how they combine investment tools with personal banking features to help clients manage their money better. The trio covers everything from building trust in the financial...

Join hosts Tedd Huff and Colton Pond in this episode of “Accrued” a Fintech Confidential series presented by LoanPro, where they chat with Tal Schwartz, a top fintech writer and advisor from Canada. Tal shares his expertise on the Canadian fintech market, covering a range of interesting topics. Tal talks about the differences between the Canadian and US fintech scenes. For example, Canada has uniq...

In this episode of Fintech Confidential, host Tedd Huff sits down with Lynn Dufrane, the Executive Director of Sales at CheckAlt. They explore the unique partnership between fintech companies and traditional financial institutions, highlighting how these collaborations are changing the landscape of financial services. Lynn explains how her experience as a banker helps her understand both sides of...

In this episode of Accrued, hosts Tedd Huff and Colton Pond chat with Scott Johnson, the Senior VP of Business Development at Galileo Financial Technologies. Scott shares his experiences and insights from his 20 years at Galileo, a leading FinTech platform owned by SoFi Technologies. They discuss how Galileo powers major players like Chime and Monzo, and the challenges and opportunities in the Fin...

In this episode of Accrued, a Fintech Confidential series presented by LoanPro. Host Tedd Huff and Co-Host Nate Bray sit down with Anthony Peculic, Head of Cards and BaaS at Cross River Bank, to discuss the shifting dynamics of the Fintech world. They chat about the hurdles and prospects current banks face, along with the future of financial services that are integrated directly into everyday tool...

In this episode of "Accrued," brought to you by LoanPro, hosts Tedd Huff and Colton Pond chat with Joyce Mehlman from ILX Consulting Group. Joyce shares her expertise in the financial services industry, focusing on the significant role that data and artificial intelligence play in finance today. She touches on the critical need for fintech companies to comply with existing regulations to succeed a...

In this episode of FinTech Confidentials, host Tedd Huff talks with Shai Stern, CEO of CheckAlt, about enhancing the efficiency of payment processing. Shai shares insights from his background in financial services and explores CheckAlt's strategies for improving the handling and processing of checks in a digital age. They tackle misconceptions about the obsolescence of checks and introduce CheckAl...

In this episode of Fintech Confidential, host Tedd Huff and guest Kevin Olson, the Payments Professor, discuss fast payment systems like FedNow and RTP (Real-Time Payments). They cover how these systems are useful for immediate needs, such as paying bills quickly when time is critical. The discussion highlights how faster payments can make everyday financial activities easier and more secure for b...

In this episode, Tedd Huff and Colton Pond interview Joe Heck, the CEO of Happy Money. Happy Money focuses on personal lending and debt consolidation, aiming to help borrowers achieve their financial goals. They use personal loans to improve their financial situations. Joe shares insights on Happy Money's mission and their unique approach to lending, focusing on cash flow underwriting and differen...

In this episode of "Accrued, a Fintech Confidential series presented by LoanPro, Tedd Huff and co-host Colton Pond sit down with Mike Dushane, the Chief Product Officer at Octane, to learn how getting loans for fun and recreational activities is becoming easier and more user-friendly.  Mike has a rich background in the automotive and power sports industries. He shares how his passion and care...

In this episode of "Accrued: A Fintech Confidential Series," presented by LoanPro, Host Tedd Huff and Co-Host Sarah Howell sit down with Robert Keil, the Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise Bank, to discuss the evolving world of sponsor banking. Robert shares insights from his rich banking background, shedding light on the pivotal changes and dynamic interplay between fintechs and traditional banking...

In this dynamic episode of Accrued, a Fintech Confidential series presented by LoanPro,  hosted by Tedd Huff and co-host Colton Pond, They explore the cutting-edge solutions Column is bringing to sponsor banking. Brian Fishbein, Column's Head of Investing and Treasury, joins the discussion, providing an insider's perspective on how Column is challenging traditional banking norms. By focusing...

Tedd Huff, co-host Matt Vanhouten, and special guest Dean Nolan, the Managing Director of Commercial Payments at SRM, deeply dive into Pay by Bank and its uncertain future in the US.  Dean brings to the show an extensive background with the US payments ecosystem from the US Faster Payments Council, executive director of PayCLT, payments patent owner, and more, which provides a unique lens thr...

In this engaging episode of FinTech Confidential, hosts Tedd Huff and Colton Pond, along with Rafael Reznek (Chief Technology Officer) and Sam Pause (Chief Innovation and Brand Officer), share insights into Mascoma Bank's distinctive approach in the banking sector. Known for its unique mutual ownership model and focus on community and environmental sustainability, the bank shines as a model of inn...

In Episode Three of 'Accrued: The FinTech Confidential Series' presented by LoanPro, host Tedd Huff and co-host Colton Pond engage with Brent Beardall, the President and CEO of WaFd Bank. Brent shares his journey of resilience and its impact on his leadership, emphasizing the importance of passion and making a difference. He discusses the transformation of WaFd Bank into a digital-first institutio...

In this compelling episode of Fintech Confidential's 'Accrued' series on LendTech, host Tedd Huff and co-host Colton Pond sit down with John Maxfield, the insightful founder of Maxfield on Banks. This conversation explores the intricate dynamics of LendTech, the critical importance of understanding the decision-making context in banking, and the transformative role of technology within the industr...

In the inaugural episode of Fintech Confidential's 'Accrued' series on LendTech, hosts Tedd Huff and Colton Pond engage in an exciting conversation with Rhett Roberts, the visionary co-founder and CEO of LoanPro, a company at the forefront of lending technology innovation. This discussion winds through the historical evolution of lending, the indispensable role of compliance in the financial secto...